As the economy worsens, Accounting Fraud crimes will increase in Orange County, whether it be in Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, or any other city in the county. As people in debt, desperate to get out from under their bills, deceive their employers, either by outright theft or "cooking the books", these matters will come to light.

Altering or manipulating ledgers, electronic fraud, stealing checks, writing checks to themselves, all are common ways in which crimes of Accounting Fraud take place.

Many of these crimes are never discovered. Non-profits, even for-profit ventures, often don't look hard to see that every penny is accounted for. The irony is that the person in charge of the money is usually one of the most trusted in the organization.

We defend many white-collar fraud clients in Orange County and in Federal Court. In many cases, there are psychological influences that push clients to steal from their employers, along with addiction that has gone untreated for years. We have many options to pursue to develop a more complete picture for the court and the probation department.

Shaping our client's narrative through detailed analysis, background investigation and research on behalf of our clients has persuaded many courts to treat our clients fairly and achieve excellent outcomes.

Call me at (714) 834-1400 or contact me online to discuss your matter confidentially 24 hours a day.